Hydrodistension for
Frozen Shoulder
A highly successful treatment to improve a person’s mobility and decrease their pain, visualised and guided by precision ultrasound.
Book your ConsultationFrozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis occurs when the capsule surrounding the ball and socket joint of the shoulder becomes inflamed and thickened.
The condition is extremely painful and the shoulder becomes very stiff, often becoming extremely disabling, preventing a patient from lifting their arm to above shoulder height.
The condition will settle without any treatment but this can take 18 to 24 months on average. It is a common problem suffered by approximately 2-5% of the population.
Inflamed and thickened capsule surrounding the ball & socket joint.
What is Hydrodistension?
Hydrodistension for frozen shoulder is relatively underused within the UK.
The injection consists of steroid and local anaesthetic injection along with a larger volume of sterile saline.
Injected under ultrasound guidance to distend the "stuck down" capsule of the shoulder joint.
Distending the joint enables much improved shoulder movement and reduces associated pain.
Original Publication
Musculoskeletal Care
Dr Glen Rae et al.
2019
Expert Research by Dr Glen Rae
"The effectiveness of hydrodistension and physiotherapy following previously failed conservative management of frozen shoulder in a UK primary care centre. Musculoskeletal Care. 2019"
It is rare for a local clinic to have a doctor who has published research on the exact treatment being offered. This expertise ensures the highest standards of evidence-based care.